Hrithik beats the Khans…OFFICIALY

Ever since he made his smash-hit debut with Kaho Na Payaar Hai in 2000, Hrithik Roshan was perceived to be the obvious successor to the Khan trio.

Ever since he made his smash-hit debut with Kaho Na Payaar Hai in 2000, Hrithik Roshan was perceived to be the obvious successor to the Khan trio.

But a fluctuating box-office record and inability to match the consistency of Aamir, Salman and Shah Rukh meant he had to be happy with fourth place.

From time to time Hrithik did stake his claim to the top spot by delivering massive hits like Dhoom 2, Krrish and Jodha Akbar, but there was always a Kites and Guzaarish to spoil the party. His last release, Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara did huge business but was a mutlistarrer unlike solo vehicles such as Bodyguard. Also the rising popularity of Ranbir Kapoor did not help his case either.

But with Agneepath Hrithik Roshan has once made a resounding comeback at the box-office. As per trade estimates it has grossed a staggering Rs 25 crore on its opening day, making it the highest single-day collection for any Hindi film. This puts Agneepath above Bodyguard’s first day record of Rs 20 crores and RaOne’s second day record of Rs 23 crores.

Obviously it is early days for the film as well as the year which is going to see big releases from each of the the three Khans.But in an industry obsessed with opening day collections, Hrithik Roshan is once again the darling of the box office.

And with Krrish 3 set to be his next release, it looks like Hrithik will set yet another box-office record around this time next year.